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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 668.52 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 668.52 and 367.64 is: 551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 668.52 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/668.52 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 668.52 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 245,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,774.69/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.53

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